Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Dr. Frank McAleer
- Dr. Frank McAleer
Frank McAleer
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of Minnesota

Dr. Mac, as we fondly refer to him, graduated from UCONN in 1994 where he received a degree in pathobiology graduating summa cum laude. He received his DVM from the University of Minnesota ...
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Dr Jody Willis
- Dr Jody Willis
Jody Willis
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of Georgia

Dr. Willis came to VCA in 2007 starting at our sister hospital in Vernon. After many years as an accountant she decided to take her life in a new direction by pursuing a degree in Veterinary medicine and ...
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Dr. Christine Smith
- Dr. Christine Smith
Christine Smith
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Smith has been practicing at Valley since 1995. After graduating fronm the University of Pennsylvania, she practiced for one year in New York; before she returned to her home state of Connecticut. ...
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Dr. Sara Jacobsen
- Dr. Sara Jacobsen
Sara Jacobsen
Staff Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.